Our Cricklewood instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Best Driving Instructors in Cricklewood
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Asif Zamir
Asif Zamir runs 1Driving.co.uk Driving School and has over 12 years of experience. He is a former DVSA driving examiner, so he knows exactly what exa…
Ali
Ali is a Grade A Driving Instructor in West London with a great reputation and a strong pass rate. Loads of his pupils pass first time and often ment…
Mark
Mark has been teaching people to drive for over 30 years with Bell Driving School, across north London and the Northern Home Counties. He teaches bot…
Balv
Balv is a fully qualified ADI, registered with the DVSA, and the instructor behind JD Driving School in West London. He qualified in February 1991 an…
AJ
AJ is a calm, patient instructor who understands that everyone learns differently and at their own pace. Lessons are relaxed and focused on building …
Michael
Michael has been teaching people to drive for over 28 years and really knows how to get you through your test. From 2022 to 2025 he kept a 100% pass …
Roz
Roz is a friendly and very experienced automatic driving instructor in Borehamwood. She has Grade A DVSA approval and specialises in automatic cars. …
Mitesh
Mitesh is a DVSA-approved driving instructor who really puts his students first. He knows everyone learns differently, so he adapts his lessons to su…
Junaid Aslam
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
Maz
Maz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, helping learners in Harrow and the surrounding areas pass their tests and…
Ruban
Ruban is a calm, patient and friendly driving instructor with API Driving School. He has nearly 15 years of experience teaching, and has been fully q…
Learning to Drive in Cricklewood
Learning to drive in Cricklewood means practising on busy suburban London roads and quieter residential streets. Cricklewood Broadway and the A5 cut through the area, while Staples Corner and the North Circular are just a short drive away. Expect a mix of slow-moving traffic and fast junctions, so you will get varied experience close to home. Many local instructors know the Hendon test routes well.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Hendon)
London (Hendon) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.6 miles from Cricklewood. Tests there run regularly, with 276 tests recorded in the data year, so booking windows move fast (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The centre's overall pass rate is 43.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so you should practise the tricky junctions and independent driving sections beforehand. Expect urban test routes that include roundabouts near Staples Corner and stretches of the A5.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Hendon’s pass rate of 43.8% is below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Hendon pass at 46.1% while female candidates pass at 41.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Mill Hill shows a lower pass rate of 35.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), and another Hendon listing shows 44.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so pass rates vary across local centres. Use local instructors who know those centre routes to improve your chances.
Local Driving Tips
Practice on Cricklewood Broadway to get used to bus lanes and frequent pedestrian crossings. Work on roundabout entries and lane discipline around Staples Corner and the North Circular junctions. Take lessons on Hendon Way to build confidence merging with fast traffic. Use quieter residential streets off the A5 for parking and bay manoeuvres. Get comfortable with clutch control and hill starts near local slopes.
Choosing an Instructor in Cricklewood
Look for an instructor who teaches regularly around Cricklewood and knows the Hendon test area. With 31 instructors listed locally, you can compare availability and reviews before you book. Expect average lesson rates near £39, though experienced instructors may charge more for rush-hour or weekend slots. Ask if they provide mock tests on the actual Hendon routes.
Lesson Costs in Cricklewood
Local one-hour lesson prices average £39. Lesson cost varies with instructor experience, lesson length, and time of day, with evenings and weekends tending to be pricier. Intensive courses or mock tests on test routes can add to the cost.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book your theory test and start lessons with a local instructor. Work through hazard perception and theory materials alongside practical lessons, then aim to book a practical test at London (Hendon). Keep a log of lessons and ask for mock tests on Hendon routes to familiarise yourself before test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026